Allgemeines zur National Recreation Area
The National Recreation Area protects the area around Glen Canyon, which was flooded when the Colorado River was dammed in the 1960s. Today, this area is home to Lake Powell, which serves not only as a source of hydroelectric power but also as a recreational destination.
Entrance fees and opening hours
- 30$/car valid for 7 days
- Covered by the America the Beautiful Pass*
- Open year-round
*The America the Beatiful pass is so to speak the "flat rate" for all Parks managed by the National Park Service. The pass costs a one-time fee of $250 and can be purchased at the entrance to each National Park, National Monument, etc. The pass is valid for 13 months.
Our visits: It’s no longer possible to determine the exact number of times we’ve visited. Over the years, we’ve been to the National Recreation Area many times. Our last visit was in June 2023.
Glen Canyon NRA
Description: The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area protects Glen Canyon, Lake Powell and the surrounding areas. The Recreation Area spans two states with the majority in Utah and a small remainder in Arizona. The recreation area was created when Glen Canyon Dam was built in 1963 and Lake Powell was dammed. Besides Lake Powell, there are many other highlights to discover.
Update April 2026: The water level in Lake Powell has been steadily declining in recent years. Even though there are occasional years when the water level recovers slightly, the overall trend is consistently downward. We therefore recommend that everyone thoroughly research the options before planning activities on the lake.
Our rating: The area around Page and Lake Powell is one of our favorite regions in the Southwest. We always enjoy being here because there is so much to see that even after numerous visits we have never gotten bored. A visit is always worthwhile!!!
More descriptions and pictures of places we visited around Glen Canyon NRA:
